What year is it in Dishonored 1?
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The year in Dishonored 1 is 1837, specifically from the 18th day of the Month of Earth to the 1st day of the Month of Timber, as indicated by the game’s internal calendar system. This timeline sets the foundation for the industrial and steampunk world of Dunwall, where technology and otherworldly forces coexist, drawing inspiration from London and Edinburgh between the late 1800s and the early 1900s.
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Setting and Characters
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What era is Dishonored based on? Dishonored is based on a steampunk era, combining industrial elements with Victorian-era aesthetics, set in the fictional city of Dunwall.
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How many years between Dishonored 1 and 2? There are 15 years between the events of Dishonored 1 and Dishonored 2, with Dishonored 2 taking place in 1852.
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When was Corvo born? Corvo Attano was born in 1798 on the 25th Day of the Month of Nets into a lower-class family in the Batista Mining District of Karnaca.
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How old is Corvo in the first game? In the first Dishonored, Corvo is 39 years old, while Emily is 10 years old.
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How old is Emily in Dishonored 1? Emily Kaldwin begins her life in Dishonored 1 as an innocent and playful 10-year-old child with a close bond with Corvo Attano.
About the Story and Gameplay
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Why doesn’t Emily call Corvo dad? Emily does not call Corvo “dad” because, although Corvo is her biological father, his relationship with her mother, Empress Jessamine Kaldwin, was a secret, and Corvo was not publicly known as her father during much of her childhood.
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Is there going to be a Dishonored 3? According to leaked documents, Dishonored 3 is planned for a release window between April 2024 and March 2025, though this has not been officially confirmed.
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Is Corvo mute? Corvo was initially a silent protagonist in Dishonored 1 but was given a voice in Dishonored 2, which sounds similar to Daud’s voice actor.
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How many Dishonored games are there? The Dishonored franchise includes Dishonored (2012), Dishonored 2 (2016), and the standalone expansion Death of the Outsider (2017), as well as Deathloop (2021), which is set in the same universe.
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Does Dishonored 1 have multiple endings? Yes, Dishonored 1 has three endings, which depend on the player’s actions throughout the game, particularly in terms of chaos level and the fate of certain characters.
About Specific Game Mechanics and Lore
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What is the longest mission in Dishonored? The Flooded District is considered the longest mission in Dishonored, which can be divided into two parts for easier completion.
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Does killing weepers increase chaos? Yes, killing weepers does contribute to the chaos level, as they are detected as hostile targets, unlike rats, hagfish, and river krust, which do not raise chaos when killed.
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Which order should I play the Dishonored games? The recommended order is Dishonored, followed by its DLCs (The Knife of Dunwall and The Brigmore Witches), then Dishonored 2, and finally Dishonored: Death of the Outsider for a chronological understanding of the story.
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Is Corvo Emily’s dad? Yes, Corvo Attano is Emily Kaldwin’s biological father, though this relationship is not publicly acknowledged until later in the series.
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Does Corvo appear in Death of the Outsider? No, Corvo and Emily do not directly appear in Death of the Outsider, as they are implied to be busy with the reconstruction of Dunwall following the events of Dishonored 2.